Welcome to CGC1D ~ Introduction to Canadian Geography
Political Map of Canada Source:http://www.canadaart.info/filesE/mapcanada.html
Course Overview Canadian and World Studies, Academic, Grade 9
Course Title: Geography of Canada Grade: 9Course Type: AcademicMinistry Course Code:CGC 1D Credit Value:1.0Date: September 2010
Description/Rationale
This course draws on a variety of frameworks, such as the ecozone framework, and principles of physical, human, and economic geography, to explore Canada’s distinct and evolving character. Students will investigate the interconnections among the landforms, climate, soils, plants, animals, and human activities in Canadian ecozones to develop geographic knowledge and skills that contribute to an understanding of Canada’s diversity and its role in the world. Students will examine the components of natural and human systems, how they interact and influence one another, and Canada’s relationships with the global community as they work towards a culminating unit on sustainable development.
Unit Titles (Time and Sequence) **
Unit 1: Introduction and Mapping Skills
Unit 2: Natural Systems
Unit 3: Human Interactions
Unit 4: Economic Geography
IMPORTANT DATES:
October 6 / 7 ~ TEST: Unit 1 Mapping Skills
October 19/20 ~ Geomatics Assignment
November 15/16 ~ Quest (chapters 11 & 12)
November 22/23 ~ Landform Region Postcard
December 17 ~ National Park Brochure
Feb 10/11 ~ Test (chapters 16 & 18)
March 7/8/11 ~ Test (chapters 19, 20)
APRIL 4/5 ON CHAPTERS 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Next test ~ May 2/3 Chapters 22, 23, 25**
Welcome to CGC1D ~ Introduction to Canadian Geography
Course Overview
Canadian and World Studies, Academic, Grade 9
Course Title: Geography of Canada
Grade: 9Course Type: AcademicMinistry Course Code: CGC 1D Credit Value: 1.0Date: September 2010
Description/Rationale
This course draws on a variety of frameworks, such as the ecozone framework, and principles of physical, human, and economic geography, to explore Canada’s distinct and evolving character. Students will investigate the interconnections among the landforms, climate, soils, plants, animals, and human activities in Canadian ecozones to develop geographic knowledge and skills that contribute to an understanding of Canada’s diversity and its role in the world. Students will examine the components of natural and human systems, how they interact and influence one another, and Canada’s relationships with the global community as they work towards a culminating unit on sustainable development.
Unit Titles (Time and Sequence) **
Unit 1: Introduction and Mapping Skills
Unit 2: Natural Systems
Unit 3: Human Interactions
Unit 4: Economic Geography
Assessment and Evaluaation
Term Work 70%
Exam 30%